"I - yes, honey." That was me."I know this is hard, but I think it's better for the two of us if we see," May paused before dropping the hammer, "Othe...s. Think about it this way - we won't get so bored with each other that we'll end up separating, and we still manage to be together. Maybe just a fling or two - just to get that feeling of doing something naughty, like sneaking off or lying to each other about office hours." So you just want a little cock and a lot of thrill?" I asked,. Who are you smuggling opium for Mrs. Ingalls?"I just sat there stunned. How could they think that I was smuggling anything? I hadn't left my room except to go eat and the night out with Ken and his business partners. "I didn't smuggle anything." I croaked.Without a word the man stood and walked out of the room. The door slammed and once again I was alone with my thoughts. I was parched and they had left the bottle of water on the table. I tried to reach for it but I was shackled too tightly.I. She had a bit of a rough night and I’d hate to disturb her.”Those last words, ‘bit of a rough night,’ made me even more curious since I saw all of the cars the night before.“I’m sure” I said, “But if it’s all the same to you, I’d like to peek my head in and check on her…. That is, if you don’t mind.”“Certainly, Bob” Connie answered. “Please come in…. I just ask that you please remove your shoes. House Rules” she added with a smile.I took off my shoes and then followed Connie down the hall to. .. I mean, sure, Skinner is over the top, and he can be blunt and even annoying sometimes, but it’s not like he’s there picking on Pete, you know? We usually have a good time at rehearsals. I mean, that time you showed up was a little awkward, but it’s usually not like that. He’s not as bad as he seems when you first—”“Why doesn’t Pete take any guitar solos when you play?” Muireann abruptly asked, stepping in front of him and stopping our march through the hall. Bruno looked at her blankly.“I.